I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. I graduated from the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2009 with a Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance with an emphasis in Couples and Family Therapy. While earning my education, I focused on women's issues and relationship dynamics. My work experience includes: domestic violence counselor, crisis therapy, ethics leader, counselor with Child Protective Services focusing on parenting and relationship concerns with mothers, and in private practice with a focus on women's issues and trauma.
I am trained in Trauma-focused therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I use a Client-Centered approach in therapy and implement Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into my practice as well. My therapy style is warm and supportive. My thought process is not "what is wrong with you?" but instead I explore "what happened to you?" I believe that "what happened to you?" is the overarching question in which to begin therapy. Anyone could be in your situation. It's a matter of what would it take in someone's life that would put them in your situation. This mind set allows for a judgment free and supportive approach to empowering you to reach your goals.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2009035752
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Jennifer has been my therapist for several months. She has helped me to be more assertive and also helped me to not ruminate on things that have happened in my past. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 7 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Jennifer has been an absolute blessing in my life! She listens to my issues, and then helps me understand why I’m feeling this way. She helps me to cope with, or overcome the obstacles currently creating these feelings. She challenges me to better understand and believe in myself, and take the steps needed for my progression. If you’re looking for someone to be there, Jennifer is your person!
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
She is so caring about you on a personal level. I adore Jennifer Powis!
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jennifer rocks!!!
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jennifer has been amazing and I look forward to our conversations. In a very short time, we were aligned and I started making improvements!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Excellent Therapist very understanding and compassionate. I love her! She’s an amazing therapist.
Written on Dec 31, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues